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West Bengal final phase votes decide TMC hold in south or BJP breakthrough toward secretariat
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
BJP bets on southern pockets while SIR lingers over campaigns
West Bengal goes to the polls in the final assembly election phase today, with Kolkata, Howrah and nearby districts at the centre. The result will indicate whether the TMC can defend its southern dominance or if the BJP can convert momentum into seats leading to the state secretariat. Both sides are treating this phase as decisive for their 2026 plans.
- Final phase voting centers on Kolkata and Howrah belt
- TMC aims to protect longstanding southern strength
- BJP is pushing for a breakthrough toward the secretariat
- An lingering political shadow keeps stakes high
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